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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Net Zero Week: How GC is supporting the global net zero transition
For Net Zero Week this year, we’re reflecting on how GC is cutting carbon emissions and enabling businesses, people and communities to support the net zero transition.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Turning investment into opportunity for people and places
Donna Edwards, Managing Director of Business Support and Business Finance, reflects on what inclusive and sustainable growth means to her, and how GC helps turn investment into business growth, employment pathways and lasting local impact.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Learning at Work Week: How learning from others shapes how we work
To mark Learning at Work Week, we’re shining a light on how learning from others, whether that’s our colleagues, partners, clients, or the communities we support, is shaping the way we work across the Growth Company.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Reflecting on our impact and looking ahead to a new chapter
The Growth Company was established over 35 years ago in Greater Manchester, a region renowned for its ambition, resilience, and adaptability. As we get ready to embark on our new 3-year Corporate Plan, we reflect on the impact we have already had with the people, businesses and communities we serve.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
In conversation with Donna Edwards: Manufacturing Leader of the Year
Last week, Donna Edwards, our Managing Director of Business Support & Business Finance, was recognised as Manufacturing Leader of the Year at the North West Leadership Awards. We sat down with her to find out what the recognition means to her.
Monday, February 9, 2026
How we support Apprenticeships across every corner of the Growth Company
This week, the Growth Company is proudly joining organisations across the UK in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week - a national moment to recognise the vital role apprenticeships play in unlocking opportunity, supporting business growth and strengthening local and regional economies.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Delivering good growth - How holistic business support and employer engagement delivered T Level success in Greater Manchester
As Greater Manchester marks a major milestone with the achievement of 1,000 T Level industry placements, Janine Smith, Director of GM Business Growth Hub, reflects on GC’s role in reaching this milestone and how a holistic approach to business support is driving good growth across the city-region.
Friday, October 17, 2025
Anti-Slavery Day: Why small businesses hold the key to change
Every year on the 18th October, the UK marks Anti-Slavery Day, a moment to reflect on an aspect of society that’s uncomfortable but urgent. It’s here, woven into the fabric of everyday life and, sometimes, into the supply chains of businesses that would never dream of being complicit.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Monthly Blog Post - In Focus: Our LGBTQ+ Network
Donna Edwards, Managing Director for Business Support & Business Finance and our LGBTQ+ EDI Network SMT sponsor, shares why the network is so important for our organisation.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Our commitment to empowering women at GC
Anne Buckley joined the Growth Company in 2017 as a Business Development Director. As it is International Women’s Day, Anne reflects on her career and explains the importance of empowering women and how the Growth Company is working to achieve this.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Colleague Story: Inclusion at the Growth Company
Mysha Williams, EDI Manager for Restart North West and Co-chair of the EmbRace EDI Network, shares her first impressions of joining the Growth Company and her views on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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